Electricity and Renewable Energy

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Electricity and Renewable Energy Syllabus

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ABOUT:

  • Teaches skills to install, maintain and repair residential and commercial wiring, equipment and fixtures, and use of the National Electrical Code Book.
  • Study of alternative renewable energy sources includes installing hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels and communication cable and wiring.
  • Employment opportunities strong with average salary of $41.5k to 53.8K (depending on location and cost of living)
  • One Year Program

STUDENTS STUDY: Electrical Theory Electrical Code Renewable Energy Systems Power Systems

PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1 with a grade of “C” or better English 10 with a grade of “C” or better

CAMPUS LOCATION: Woodside Lane, Newport News

SESSIONS: A.M. & P.M.

CLASS SIZE: 20 students

CREDENTIALS: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA 10)
 Electrical Construction Technology Assessment Electrical Construction Wiring Examination

NCCER Core & Level1

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:  Skills USA

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Cornelison 

BIO: My name is Rachael Cornelison, I am originally from Tuscaloosa Alabama, but arrived here by way of the Air
Force. I served in the Air Force for eight years as an Aircraft Armament Specialist and a Geospatial Analyst. After serving in the military I joined the IBEW, went through their apprenticeship and received my journeyman’s license as an electrician. I have been an electrician for eight years, and have been trained in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical. I look forward to my time here at New Horizons and hope that I am able to teach your children how to be a successful and safe electrician.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Electrician Maintenance Technician
Solar Power Technician
Hydrogen Power Technician
Telecommunication Tech Security System Technician
Audio Video Technician
Project Manager
Foreman
Business Owner

BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Newport News Shipbuilding
Bay Electric Company
Walsh Electric

RESOURCES:

CTE Resource Center

Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

NEC Code Book